What does "blogosphere" mean?

The totality of blogs, especially the unique jargon, cultures and shared interests created by their interconnection.

What is a synonym for "blogosphere"?

Common synonyms include: blogdom, blogdom, blogoverse.

Pronounced //ˈblɒɡ.əʊˌsfɪɚ//.

//ˈblɒɡ.əʊˌsfɪɚ// noun

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Noun

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The totality of blogs, especially the unique jargon, cultures and shared interests created by their interconnection. Internet
"2004 Air America Radio http://www.airamericaradio.com/ Regular guest and blogger, Kos of DailyKos.com, provides Sam and Janeane the latest information from the blogosphere."

"The transnationality of the European blogosphere is still underdeveloped."

From blog + -o- + -sphere, possibly under the influence of biosphere, atmosphere, etc.

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